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House passes sexual abuse reporting bill

Good news.

The House passed legislation on Monday to force athletic organizations to swiftly report sexual abuse and establish preventative policies following the sentencing of former USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar.

Lawmakers of both parties overwhelmingly supported the bill in the 406-3 vote. It now heads to the Senate …

Recall that Steve Penny, Mary Lou Retton and others from U.S.A. Gymnastics met with Feinstein in early 2017 to tell her that gymnastics was “a happy, safe place“.

BREAKING: By a vote of 406-3, the House just passed our bill to protect young athletes from abuse. Passage of our bill wouldn’t have been possible without the courage of women who came forward to share their deeply painful experiences. Today is their day. #TimesUp